Speleology

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /spiːliˈɒlədʒi/

Definitions of speleology

noun the scientific study of caves and other underground structures

Example Sentences

A1 Speleology is the study of caves.

A2 Many people enjoy exploring caves as a hobby, known as speleology.

B1 The speleology club organized a trip to explore a new cave system.

B2 His passion for speleology led him to discover a previously unknown underground river.

C1 The renowned speleologist was invited to give a lecture at the international conference.

C2 Her groundbreaking research in speleology revolutionized our understanding of cave formations.

Examples of speleology in a Sentence

formal Speleology is the scientific study of caves and other underground spaces.

informal My friend is really into speleology and loves exploring caves in his free time.

slang I never thought I would enjoy speleology, but after my first cave exploration, I was hooked!

figurative Exploring the depths of human emotions can be compared to the practice of speleology, as both require courage and curiosity.

Grammatical Forms of speleology

past tense

explored

plural

speleologies

comparative

more speleological

superlative

most speleological

present tense

explores

future tense

will explore

perfect tense

has explored

continuous tense

is exploring

singular

speleology

positive degree

speleological

infinitive

to explore

gerund

exploring

participle

explored

Origin and Evolution of speleology

First Known Use: 1907 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'speleology' originates from the Greek word 'spelaion' meaning cave, and 'logos' meaning study or science.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to the scientific study of caves, speleology has evolved to encompass a broader range of activities related to caves such as exploration, mapping, and conservation.